engine numbers... compatible?

[Anonymous]

hey, been asking about engine swaps lately. just found an engine from an 1982 GS550
wondering if it will fit in my 1978 GS550C
engine numbers are:GS550-205534 from the 82 engine.
does anyone know a fair deal about parts compatibility? the price isn't too bad. turns freely according to the person selling it. has less than 40,000 miles on it (mine has close to 50, but needs some attention due to time constraints/not being able to afford/do the repairs). i think that the GS series went to 16 vavle in 83/84, not too sure though. if it is an 8 vavle engine, it should bolt in correct? thanks guys.

[Anonymous]

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[SqDancerLynn1]

It should bolt right in all of the 2valve 550's are the same you may need to use the 82 carbs

[Anonymous]

is the '82 an 8V engine though? thats the part that i am confused over.
that is why i included the engine numbers. hoping to get some answers, and hopefully the consensus will agree (as it often doesn't on the boards!).

[moto_dan]

is the '82 an 8V engine though? thats the part that i am confused over.
that is why i included the engine numbers. hoping to get some answers, and hopefully the consensus will agree (as it often doesn't on the boards!).

If the engine is an '82 it is 8 valve. A quick external check is.. if the valve cover ends are round it is an 8 valve.

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